Omar J. Jones IV

U.S. Army general
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroU.S. Army general
PlacesUnited States of America
isMilitary officer
Work fieldMilitary
Gender
Male
BirthMaryland, USA
Education
Glenelg High School(—1988)
United States Military AcademyBachelor of Science
John F. Kennedy School of GovernmentMaster in Public Administration
National War Collegemaster's degree
The details

Biography

Omar James Jones IV is a United States Army lieutenant general who serves as the commanding general of the United States Army Installation Management Command since July 5, 2022. He most recently served as Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Installation Management Command from July 2021 to July 2022. He previously commanded the United States Army Military District of Washington and Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region from June 2019 to June 2021.

Born in Maryland where his father was attending dental school in Baltimore, Jones graduated from Glenelg High School in 1988. He then attended the United States Military Academy, serving as First Captain for his class and graduating in 1992 with a B.S. degree in operations research. Jones later earned a Master of Public Administration degree from Harvard University and a master's degree in national security strategy from the National War College.

Personal

Jones is the son of Dr. Omar J. Jones III and Carol Jones. His father was a dentist who served as an Army Dental Corps captain from 1973 to 1976. Jones has two sisters.

Jones married his high school classmate Tracey Scott at West Point one day after his graduation in 1992. They have three sons, two of whom have also graduated from West Point.

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